Nasri clarifies passion comments

Samir Nasri is expected to play a pivotal role for Manchester City this season

Samir Nasri has insisted he never said Arsenal fans lack passion.

The France forward claims remarks he made on Wednesday after completing his reported £24million move from the Emirates Stadium to Manchester City have been misconstrued. The 24-year-old spoke of how much was looking forward to playing in front of City's "passionate" fans, comparing them with those of his hometown club Marseille.